A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9944047 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 116596815 epoch_slot_no: 216015 block_no: 9943870 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 77974 time: 2024-02-17 09:45:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff247e9a36d395724c9d995432fdd0832d05347e5fcc48003c9d31817f5f9f7dBlock Operator
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